NASCAR returns to Chicagoland Speedway next year
The race may not be held downtown, but NASCAR is coming back to the Chicago area next year.
The race may not be held downtown, but NASCAR is coming back to the Chicago area next year.
Illinois State Police crack down on illegal guns with $1M in enforcement grants
The Illinois State Police are distributing more than $1 million in firearm enforcement grants to 21 police departments across the state ? including Chicago, Aurora, and Joliet ? to help agencies track revoked Firearm Owner?s ID (FOID) cards and ensure guns are only in the hands of legally eligible owners.
The Illinois State Police are distributing more than $1 million in firearm enforcement grants to 21 police departments across the state ? including Chicago, Aurora, and Joliet ? to help agencies track revoked Firearm Owner?s ID (FOID) cards and ensure guns are only in the hands of legally eligible owners.
Two juveniles injured in semitruck crash in Joliet: police
Two juveniles were injured after a crash involving a semitruck in Joliet on Saturday, according to Joliet Police.
Two juveniles were injured after a crash involving a semitruck in Joliet on Saturday, according to Joliet Police.
Woman shot and killed home invader in Joliet
A home invasion leads to a deadly shooting in Joliet.
A home invasion leads to a deadly shooting in Joliet.
Joliet home invasion leads to fatal shooting, police say
A man who broke into a home in southwest suburban Joliet late Friday night was fatally shot by a woman inside the home.
A man who broke into a home in southwest suburban Joliet late Friday night was fatally shot by a woman inside the home.
Small plane makes emergency landing in Joliet, police say
A small plane made an emergency landing in Joliet on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police response.
A small plane made an emergency landing in Joliet on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police response.
Small plane makes emergency landing in Joliet, police say
A small plane made an emergency landing in Joliet on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police response.
A small plane made an emergency landing in Joliet on Thursday afternoon, prompting a police response.
Fry the Coop opens in Joliet | Here's how to get a free sandwich
In Joliet, Fry the Coop is opening its doors, and they're giving out some free food!
In Joliet, Fry the Coop is opening its doors, and they're giving out some free food!
Suburban hostage situation ends in man's arrest
A man was arrested after allegedly holding two relatives hostage at gunpoint Monday in a Joliet Township home.
A man was arrested after allegedly holding two relatives hostage at gunpoint Monday in a Joliet Township home.
Hostage situation in Joliet ends in man's arrest
A man was arrested after allegedly holding two relatives hostage at gunpoint Monday in a Joliet Township home.
A man was arrested after allegedly holding two relatives hostage at gunpoint Monday in a Joliet Township home.
New Hollywood Casino opens in Joliet
The brand new Hollywood Casino is now open in Joliet.
The brand new Hollywood Casino is now open in Joliet.
Father arrested after leaving injured toddler at Joliet bar, sheriff says
A Chicago-area father was arrested Monday night after deputies said he left his injured toddler inside a Joliet bar and did not return for more than an hour.
A Chicago-area father was arrested Monday night after deputies said he left his injured toddler inside a Joliet bar and did not return for more than an hour.
Two charged in 2022 Joliet shooting that killed teen, injured another: police
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a 2022 shooting in Joliet that left a teenager dead and another injured, authorities said.
Two men have been charged with murder in connection with a 2022 shooting in Joliet that left a teenager dead and another injured, authorities said.
Lightning sparks 3 house fires in Joliet
Firefighters in Joliet responded to three separate lightning-sparked attic fires within the span of about an hour on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
Firefighters in Joliet responded to three separate lightning-sparked attic fires within the span of about an hour on Wednesday afternoon, officials said.
ICE arrest tactics questioned after Joliet incident draws concern
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood discusses why she?s demanding answers from ICE after armed agents in military fatigues pinned in a civilian car and detained one person, raising fears for community safety.
Congresswoman Lauren Underwood discusses why she?s demanding answers from ICE after armed agents in military fatigues pinned in a civilian car and detained one person, raising fears for community safety.
Joliet Slammers aim to set world record with helicopter hot dog drop
The Joliet Slammers are mixing baseball with spectacle as they attempt to break the world record for most hot dogs dropped by a helicopter in one hour, turning a quirky idea into a fan-favorite event.
The Joliet Slammers are mixing baseball with spectacle as they attempt to break the world record for most hot dogs dropped by a helicopter in one hour, turning a quirky idea into a fan-favorite event.
Crash during reported ICE arrest in Joliet sparks questions from lawmaker
Reports of a crash during an ICE raid in Joliet this month prompted questions from a local congresswoman.
Reports of a crash during an ICE raid in Joliet this month prompted questions from a local congresswoman.
Illinois deputies believe Joliet Township business break-ins are connected
Deputies are investigating two business break-ins that happened minutes apart in Chicago's southwest suburbs early Wednesday.
Deputies are investigating two business break-ins that happened minutes apart in Chicago's southwest suburbs early Wednesday.
Father, son drowned in Lake Michigan: Indiana officials
A Chicago-area father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on Saturday, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
A Chicago-area father and son drowned in Lake Michigan on Saturday, according to Indiana Conservation Officers.
Joliet soldier killed in Lithuania to be honored with street dedication in hometown
Joliet will dedicate a street in honor of Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., the Joliet native killed in Lithuania earlier this year.
Joliet will dedicate a street in honor of Army Sgt. Jose Dueñez Jr., the Joliet native killed in Lithuania earlier this year.